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Dozens gather for Black Lives Matter protest in Telford
Leetona Dungay, whose son, David Dungay Jr died in Long Bay jail, and whose last words were also I Can't Breathe, is comforted outside the Supreme Court in Sydney. Berejiklian said that the upcoming Sydney protest is "too large to go ahead" and expressed concerns that the protesters would not guarantee adherence to social distancing rules implemented amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. [Full Article...]
Three fmr. Minneapolis officers to bail out, Floyd memorials held
Dr Michael Baden, one of two medical examiners who conducted a private autopsy for Floyd's family, told the New York Times that county officials never told him, or the funeral director, that Floyd had tested positive for COVID-19. "He gave to and fed a lot of people. We're seeing people who are exploiting this situation to pursue violent, extremist agendas-anarchists like Antifa and other agitat... [Full Article...]
England to make face coverings compulsory on public transport
Face coverings can now be quite easily made or purchased, and we are helping by temporarily handing out free masks at hot spot Tube and bus stations. However, very young children, disabled people and anyone who struggles with breathing will be exempt. [Full Article...]
YouTuber Jake Paul Charged By Police Over Mall Looting
While hoping for great content, the influencer has now been charged with the aforementioned two misdemeanors, criminal trespassing, and unlawful assembly, since he was easily identified as one of the many still in the mall past its closing time. [Full Article...]
Fired US State Department watchdog confirms probe of Saudi arms
Linick told lawmakers that he discussed the investigation into alleged misuse of department resources with top agency officials so that department leadership "would not be surprised", Democrats said in their readout of the session. "In carrying out my work, I have always taken the facts and evidence wherever they lead and have been faithfully committed to conducting independent and impartial ove... [Full Article...]
Curfew enacted across entirety of Los Angeles County to promote public safety
In New York , 1000's of people that gathered for a memorial occasion for Floyd in Brooklyn marched north to Williamsburg in the night, a number of hours earlier than the 8pm curfew. That question was less philosophical and more practical in Los Angeles County on Wednesday. On earlier days, town had set its curfew as early as 1 p.m. [Full Article...]
US Video Shows Buffalo Police Injuring Man By Shoving Him To Ground
Some have noted that the incident took place in the spot nearby where Buffalo police officers knelt alongside protesters Wednesday night. Two officers have now been suspended without pay following an incident in Niagara Square following a protest. [Full Article...]
Australia police rejects comparison to United States over boy's arrest
Protests have been raging across the U.S. for a week in response to the death of unarmed black man George Floyd at the hands of police in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The police officer in involved in the Sydney arrest has been restricted on what duties he can perform while his use of force is investigated. The teenager was taken to hospital with minor injuries after he was released from police cus... [Full Article...]